#2f8cb5 - Boston Blue Hex Color Code

#2F8CB5 (Boston Blue) - RGB 47, 140, 181 Color Information

#2f8cb5 Conversion Table

HEX Triplet 2F, 8C, B5
RGB Decimal 47, 140, 181
RGB Octal 57, 214, 265
RGB Percent 18.4%, 54.9%, 71%
RGB Binary 101111, 10001100, 10110101
CMY 0.816, 0.451, 0.290
CMYK 74, 23, 0, 29

Percentages of Color #2F8CB5

R 18.4%
G 54.9%
B 71%
RGB Percentages of Color #2f8cb5
C 74%
M 23%
Y 0%
K 29%
CMYK Percentages of Color #2f8cb5

Color spaces of #2F8CB5 Boston Blue - RGB(47, 140, 181)

HSV (or HSB) 198°, 74°, 71°
HSL 198°, 59°, 45°
Web Safe #3399cc
XYZ 18.891, 22.697, 47.101
CIE-Lab 54.759, -13.201, -29.261
xyY 0.213, 0.256, 22.697
Decimal 3116213

#2f8cb5 Color Accessibility Scores (Boston Blue Contrast Checker)

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On dark background [POOR]

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On light background [GOOD]

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As background color [GOOD]

Boston Blue ↔ #2f8cb5 Color Blindness Simulator

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#2F8CB5 Color Combinations - Color Schemes with 2f8cb5

#2f8cb5 Analogous Colors

#2f8cb5 Triadic Colors

#2f8cb5 Split Complementary Colors

#2f8cb5 Complementary Colors

Shades and Tints of #2f8cb5 Color Variations

#2f8cb5 Shade Color Variations (When you combine pure black with this color, #2f8cb5, darker shades are produced.)

#2f8cb5 Tint Color Variations (Lighter shades of #2f8cb5 can be created by blending the color with different amounts of white.)

Alternatives colours to Boston Blue (#2f8cb5)

#2f8cb5 Color Codes for CSS3/HTML5 and Icon Previews

Text with Hexadecimal Color #2f8cb5
This sample text has a font color of #2f8cb5
#2f8cb5 Border Color
This sample element has a border color of #2f8cb5
#2f8cb5 CSS3 Linear Gradient
#2f8cb5 Background Color
This sample paragraph has a background color of #2f8cb5
#2f8cb5 Text Shadow
This sample text has a shadow color of #2f8cb5
Sample text with glow color #2f8cb5
This sample text has a glow color of #2f8cb5
#2f8cb5 Box Shadow
This sample element has a box shadow of #2f8cb5
Sample text with Underline Color #2f8cb5
This sample text has a underline color of #2f8cb5
A selection of SVG images/icons using the hex version #2f8cb5 of the current color.

#2F8CB5 in Programming

HTML5, CSS3 #2f8cb5
Java new Color(47, 140, 181);
.NET Color.FromArgb(255, 47, 140, 181);
Swift UIColor(red:47, green:140, blue:181, alpha:1.00000)
Objective-C [UIColor colorWithRed:47 green:140 blue:181 alpha:1.00000];
OpenGL glColor3f(47f, 140f, 181f);
Python Color('#2f8cb5')

#2f8cb5 - RGB(47, 140, 181) - Boston Blue Color FAQ

What is the color code for Boston Blue?

Hex color code for Boston Blue color is #2f8cb5. RGB color code for boston blue color is rgb(47, 140, 181).

What is the RGB value of #2f8cb5?

The RGB value corresponding to the hexadecimal color code #2f8cb5 is rgb(47, 140, 181). These values represent the intensities of the red, green, and blue components of the color, respectively. Here, '47' indicates the intensity of the red component, '140' represents the green component's intensity, and '181' denotes the blue component's intensity. Combined in these specific proportions, these three color components create the color represented by #2f8cb5.

What is the RGB percentage of #2f8cb5?

The RGB percentage composition for the hexadecimal color code #2f8cb5 is detailed as follows: 18.4% Red, 54.9% Green, and 71% Blue. This breakdown indicates the relative contribution of each primary color in the RGB color model to achieve this specific shade. The value 18.4% for Red signifies a dominant red component, contributing significantly to the overall color. The Green and Blue components are comparatively lower, with 54.9% and 71% respectively, playing a smaller role in the composition of this particular hue. Together, these percentages of Red, Green, and Blue mix to form the distinct color represented by #2f8cb5.

What does RGB 47,140,181 mean?

The RGB color 47, 140, 181 represents a dull and muted shade of Blue. The websafe version of this color is hex 3399cc. This color might be commonly referred to as a shade similar to Boston Blue.

What is the CMYK (Cyan Magenta Yellow Black) color model of #2f8cb5?

In the CMYK (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2f8cb5 is composed of 74% Cyan, 23% Magenta, 0% Yellow, and 29% Black. In this CMYK breakdown, the Cyan component at 74% influences the coolness or green-blue aspects of the color, whereas the 23% of Magenta contributes to the red-purple qualities. The 0% of Yellow typically adds to the brightness and warmth, and the 29% of Black determines the depth and overall darkness of the shade. The resulting color can range from bright and vivid to deep and muted, depending on these CMYK values. The CMYK color model is crucial in color printing and graphic design, offering a practical way to mix these four ink colors to create a vast spectrum of hues.

What is the HSL value of #2f8cb5?

In the HSL (Hue, Saturation, Lightness) color model, the color represented by the hexadecimal code #2f8cb5 has an HSL value of 198° (degrees) for Hue, 59% for Saturation, and 45% for Lightness. In this HSL representation, the Hue at 198° indicates the basic color tone, which is a shade of red in this case. The Saturation value of 59% describes the intensity or purity of this color, with a higher percentage indicating a more vivid and pure color. The Lightness value of 45% determines the brightness of the color, where a higher percentage represents a lighter shade. Together, these HSL values combine to create the distinctive shade of red that is both moderately vivid and fairly bright, as indicated by the specific values for this color. The HSL color model is particularly useful in digital arts and web design, as it allows for easy adjustments of color tones, saturation, and brightness levels.

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